PatternBaseAmerican Cranberry
Vaccinium macrocarpon, Ericaceae
Zones
2–7
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow
Guild Roles
Ground CoverProducer
Growing Conditions
Sun
Full Sun (optimal)Partial Sun (acceptable)
Water
HighHigh
Soil pH
4 – 5.5
Tolerances
Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.
Companion Plants
Antagonistic Plants
Northern BayberryMyrica pensylvanica
Northern bayberry can become dominant in bog environments where cranberries grow, outcompeting through aggressive spread
Bog BlueberryVaccinium corymbosum bogBog blueberry and cranberry compete directly for the same specialized acidic bog resources and growing space
Uses
Functions
Food
Edible Parts
Fruit
Common Questions
What zones does American Cranberry grow in?
American Cranberry grows in USDA hardiness zones 2 through 7.
What are good companion plants for American Cranberry?
Good companions for American Cranberry include Highbush Blueberry, Small Cranberry, Arugula.
Design guilds with American Cranberry and see companion relationships visually.
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